Clip Lænestol by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award i Bronze in Møbeldesign Competition Category.

BronzeMøbler· 2023

Clip Lænestol

by Meiqing Tian

A' Design Award i Bronze Winner in Møbler Category

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The Design

About Clip Lænestol

Clip er en lænestol designet til både udendørs og indendørs rum. Formen på Clip er inspireret af en papirclips, hvilket giver stolen et let og legende udseende. Den clipsformede stålramme bøjer sig i takt med brugerens vægt, hvilket forbedrer sidekomforten. En buet metalstang ved sædet danner en løkke, der kan holde mindre genstande. Stolen er fremstillet af stål gennem bukning, svejsning, sandblæsning og pulverlakering. Brugen af et enkelt materiale gør produktionen enkel og understøtter genanvendelse.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronze

Clip Lænestol er vinder af A' Design Award i Bronze, en højt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles enestående designs, som udmærker sig ved kreativitet, opfindsomhed og skarpsindighed. Bronzevinderne er rigeligt dygtige og påfaldende kreative artefakter, der bekræfter deres designeres store erfaring, fantasi og snilde. Clip Lænestol forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær genstand, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionel og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Bronze, indarbejder bedste praksis inden for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi og er fremragende på grund af sin sans for detaljer. Clip Lænestol tilfredsstiller pragtfuldt behov, rører længsler, charmerer følelser og appellerer til nysgerrigheden.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The chair features a unique clip-like structure that dynamically adjusts to the user's weight, resulting in an enhanced sitting experience. The seat's curved metal rod cleverly forms a loop, offering a handy storage option for small items.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 29''W x 28.5''L x 34.5''H
Tags: chair, furniture, metal, creative, design, modern
Production Technology: Material: Steel. This design's production process involves four steps: bending metal pipes, welding, sandblasting, and powder coating. Despite its simplicity, these steps yield a visually striking piece of furniture that boasts both an artistic appearance and a relatively low production cost and difficulty. Also, the recycling process is significantly simplified, with only one material used throughout the chair's design.
Design Challenge: When creating the final prototype, it proved challenging to accurately determine the twisting angle and length of the steel rods for the backrest and seat portion. The calculations did not match the computer simulation precisely, making adjustments a significant obstacle to overcome.
Research: During the design process, a key consideration for me was how to make furniture more playful. Taking inspiration from the shapes of traditional outdoor chairs and everyday objects found in daily life, I created a form that strikes a balance between elegance and whimsy. The resulting design appears refined and delicate, yet also playful and lighthearted.
Inspiration: The Clip Chair is a versatile seating option that seamlessly transitions from outdoor to indoor environments. The design of this chair bears a resemblance to a paper clip, lending it a playful and whimsical aesthetic.
Project Duration: 12.2022
Brooklyn, New York
Operation Flow: A lounge chair fits both outdoor and indoor spaces great. While serving as a comfortable seat, it can also serve as a decorative piece in user's home.
Image Credits: All credits: Meiqing Tian